38th Annual East Hampton House & Garden Tour
The East Hampton Historical Society will host its 38th annual House & Garden Tour, celebrating some of the finest examples of architecture and design on the East End. The weekend will begin with a Kickoff Cocktail Party on Friday, November 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at “Fairlawn,” a private residence on Main Street owned by Mary Jane and Charlie Brock. Originally built in 1799 for Jeremiah Miller, the home was moved back from the street and expanded in the 1880s, when it became known as Fairlawn.
The House & Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, November 28, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., featuring five distinguished homes that will be revealed as the event approaches. In addition to the featured residences, guests are invited to visit Mulford Farm during the tour to explore the newly restored Mulford Farmhouse.
For more than three decades, the House Tour has been a beloved East Hampton Historical Society tradition. Originally conceived by then–Vice President Allen Schneider and Executive Director Karen Hensel, the event began modestly with a handful of historic residences and has since evolved to showcase some of East Hampton’s most remarkable and notable homes. Past tours have offered a rare look inside such celebrated properties as Grey Gardens, the iconic White House, the historic Woodhouse Playhouse, and Windy Dune, one of the original homes of the Devon Colony.
Each year, the tour captures the distinctive character of East End living through an exceptional collection of homes representing architecture from the 19th through the 21st century. Rich in history, architectural significance, and individual character, many of these properties are tucked behind hedgerows or nestled at the end of winding lanes. Together, they offer guests a glimpse into East Hampton’s architectural legacy while highlighting the thoughtful preservation and stewardship that continue to shape these remarkable homes today.
“Following the Thanksgiving holiday, the House & Garden Tour offers guests a one-of-a-kind opportunity to go behind the doors of some of East Hampton’s most distinctive homes, offering a rare and intimate glimpse of the architecture, gardens, and elegant interiors that define the East End,” says Dale Ellen Leff, Historical Society Trustee and Chair of the Special Events Committee. “More than a beloved decades-long tradition, the Tour helps support the East Hampton Historical Society’s museums, exhibitions, and educational programs, ensuring that our community’s stories and historic places endure for generations to come.”
Tickets to the Kickoff Cocktail Party start at $375 and include entry to the House Tour the following day. Tickets purchased in advance to just the 2026 House & Garden Tour are $125. All tickets may be purchased at the following link: https://easthamptonhistory.org/events/38th-annual-house-garden-tour-benefit/
